Figitidae

Classification

Phylum: Arthropoda
Subphylum: Hexapoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Hymenoptera
Superfamily: Cynipoidea
Family: Figitidae

Pronunciation

How to pronounce Figitidae: /fɪˈdʒɪtɪˌdeɪ/

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Images

Anacharis australiensis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Solenaspis singularis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Amblynotus semirugosus by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Melanips iowensis by the Smithsonian. Used under a CC0 license.

Summary

Figitidae is a family of parasitoid wasps with approximately 1400 described species across over 130 genera, mostly occurring throughout the world. This family includes significant subfamilies such as Eucoilinae which have been reclassified from their previous status as a separate family (Eucoilidae).

Distribution

Figitid species occur throughout most of the world.

Diet

Larvae of cyclorrhaphous Diptera, or Hemerobiidae and Chrysopidae (Neuroptera), or Syrphidae (Diptera); cynipoid or chalcidoid gall inducers; or Braconidae or Chalcidoidea that parasitize Hemiptera.

Evolution

The family used to classify Eucoilinae and Charipinae as separate families.

Similar Taxa

Drosophila parasitoids
Leptopilina
Leptolamina
Ganaspis

Misconceptions

The diversity of the family is not fully known, with many species still undescribed.